NFL 2015 season Thread

[Tal]

mario williams is 30

4 sacks last year

bit of a troublemaker (called out the defensive scheme publically, performs when he wants not every game)

going to have to take a lot less money than he thinks he'll get

a lot of teams will want to draft. deepest defensive front four draft for several years, and no one is committing lots of $$$ to a 30 year old ex pass-rusher unless they are still delivering like say demarcus ware or julius peppers. even jared allen was traded this season for a 6th round pick

I saw a piece the other week where it's shown he actively isn't trying on the field. He had one tackle and no sacks in four games, if you please!

[TightEnd]

all other things equal, the titans will draft Tunsil the offensive tackle at 1. Protect Mariota, then coach the team better

spend some free agency cash in the secondary, maybe another receiver

not too far off, no team is with a few pieces

Yes they nobody ever really is. Although, i'd say unless the Browns draft Vontae Mack then they will struggle further next year regardless.

Browns/Ravens/49ers are going to struggle again next year I think, other than those 3 though, with good drafting alot of lesser teams have room for progression next year.

think the ravens can bounce quickly (though probably not to threaten pitt and cincy next year, but maybe to a 7-9 type of area). always draft exceptionally well and have flacco/suggs/perriman/forsett etc coming back. there is over 20 players and a fifth of the salary cap on injured reserve this year

agree the browns/49ers is a multi year turnaround..several drafts needed

[MattyHollis]

all other things equal, the titans will draft Tunsil the offensive tackle at 1. Protect Mariota, then coach the team better

spend some free agency cash in the secondary, maybe another receiver

not too far off, no team is with a few pieces

Yes they nobody ever really is. Although, i'd say unless the Browns draft Vontae Mack then they will struggle further next year regardless.

Browns/Ravens/49ers are going to struggle again next year I think, other than those 3 though, with good drafting alot of lesser teams have room for progression next year.

think the ravens can bounce quickly (though probably not to threaten pitt and cincy next year, but maybe to a 7-9 type of area). always draft exceptionally well and have flacco/suggs/perriman/forsett etc coming back. there is over 20 players and a fifth of the salary cap on injured reserve this year

agree the browns/49ers is a multi year turnaround..several drafts needed

Not sure 7-9 is considered that much of a bounce back really - and with an ageing offense it doesn't really feel like it can be considered a good season?

[TightEnd]

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[TightEnd]

as it currently stands



permutations

http://www.nfl.com/playoffs/playoff-picture

[fatcatstu]

Looking at that, I fancy a seahawks v Bronco's final, with a Seahawks win.

Lynch may be returning this week so knock the rust off in time for the playoffs, getting Beast Mode back in to compliment the new and improved passing game will make a massive difference.

[TightEnd]

excellent

might go to this one, partly the different venue, partly beckham, aaron donald, gurley etc

[TightEnd]

wild card weekend schedule and lines

SAT:

KC -3 @ HOU

PIT -2.5 @ CIN

 SUN:

SEA -7 @ MIN

GB +2 @ WAS

[Ironside]

Pro ball questions

I presume if your team makes superbowl you don't play the pro bowl!
How many players dress for the proball?
Do people get called up once the superbowl teams are known to cover there players?
If your called up but don't play a snap for what ever reason are you still classed as a proballer?

[TightEnd]

Pro Bowl not pro ball

superbowl teams don't play, players from those teams in the superbowl are replaced by alternates

full teams 45

yes. a lot of players pull out. injured/can't be bothered

yes. but everyone there will play some part of it

some player contracts get bonuses if you are selected to the pro-bowl, which in practice is its main importance

in practice the voting is flawed, a popularity contest in some instances

the game itself is barely watchable eg no blitzing allowed, plain vanilla schemes

[TightEnd]

Chiefs -4

Steelers -1

Seattle -7

Washington -1


pick me four winners, straight up and against the spread please

[Horneris]

Texans, Texans +3.5
Steelers, Steelers -2.5
Seahawks, Seahawks -4.5
Packers, Packers +1

[TL900]

Chiefs, Texans +4
Steelers, Steelers -2.5
Seahawks, Vikings +7
Skins, Skins -1

[Tal]

Chiefs (Texans ATS)
Steelers (and ATS)
Seahawks (and ATS)
Redskins (and ATS)

[TightEnd]

interesting

you don't think the bengals will beat the steelers at home?

granted, the steelers getting in was a sickener for the bengals with big ben and brown and the rest so dangerous

(should be a corking game)